2.1 - Infrared (IR)
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Practice Questions
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What do IR sensors detect?
💡 Hint: Think about how robots avoid collision.
Name a common application of infrared sensors.
💡 Hint: Consider robots that follow a path.
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What does an IR sensor detect?
💡 Hint: Focus on what type of energy they interact with.
True or False: IR sensors only work in complete darkness.
💡 Hint: Consider the work of IR sensors compared to regular light sensors.
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Consider a scenario where a line-following robot using IR sensors detects multiple lines of varying colors. Describe how you would program the robot to differentiate between the lines and follow the correct path.
💡 Hint: Think about how different colors might reflect IR light differently.
How would environmental factors, such as sunlight or heat sources, affect the accuracy of IR sensors? Propose some solutions to counteract these influences.
💡 Hint: Consider how the environment impacts sensors.
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